Abstract: Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises a positively aerated floor, a semi gas and liquid impermeable compost cover sized to cover a compost biomass pile placed on the positively aerated floor, and a suction system positioned under or substantially close to the compost cover and generally near a top of the compost biomass pile, wherein the floor comprises a plurality of channels connected to at least one gas flow pipe installed below or above grade, wherein gas drawn by suction system at the top of the biomass compost pile maintains a negative pressure across the compost cover, thereby generating suction between the compost cover and the top of the compost biomass pile, and wherein the compost cover directs substantially all of the gas flow towards the suction system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2009
Date of Patent:
November 2, 2010
Assignee:
Engineered Compost Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Frederick Timothy O'Neill, Christopher J. Hibbard, Charles A. Krauter
Abstract: Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises an aeration floor having a plurality of gas flow apertures that connect to a network of gas flow channels, and a compost cover constructed of a gas and liquid impermeable fabric that is provided with a plurality of ports that permit the passage of gas and liquid through the compost cover. A compost biomass is placed on the aeration floor and the compost cover is placed over the compost biomass. An air suction manifold, connected to an outlet of the gas flow channels, draws exhaust gases from the compost biomass, through the plurality of gas flow apertures and through the gas flow channels. The exhaust gases are then conveyed to an air distributor and directed to an odor control device for substantially eliminating odors.
Abstract: Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises a positively aerated floor, a semi gas and liquid impermeable compost cover sized to cover a compost biomass pile placed on the positively aerated floor, and a suction system positioned under or substantially close to the compost cover and generally near a top of the compost biomass pile, wherein the floor comprises a plurality of channels connected to at least one gas flow pipe installed below or above grade, wherein gas drawn by suction system at the top of the biomass compost pile maintains a negative pressure across the compost cover, thereby generating suction between the compost cover and the top of the compost biomass pile, and wherein the compost cover directs substantially all of the gas flow towards the suction system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 15, 2007
Date of Patent:
January 5, 2010
Assignee:
Engineered Compost Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Frederick Timothy O'Neill, Christopher J. Hibbard, Charles A. Krauter
Abstract: Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises an aeration floor having a plurality of gas flow apertures that connect to a network of gas flow channels, and a compost cover constructed of a gas and liquid impermeable fabric that is provided with a plurality of ports that permit the passage of gas and liquid through the compost cover. A compost biomass is placed on the aeration floor and the compost cover is placed over the compost biomass. An air suction manifold, connected to an outlet of the gas flow channels, draws exhaust gases from the compost biomass, through the plurality of gas flow apertures and through the gas flow channels. The exhaust gases are then conveyed to an air distributor and directed to an odor control device for substantially eliminating odors.